In 2023, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria cared for thousands of animals in our community and in our shelter....
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Urgent Need for Dog Adopters & Fosters
We’re reaching out to our animal-loving community for a little help. We currently have a higher-than-normal number of in-shelter dogs...
Holiday Community Heroes
We want to thank the many community businesses and organizations who have chosen to support Alexandria’s animals this holiday season....
Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy –...
Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15
Alexandria’s Biggest Festival for Animal Lovers Returns to Oronoco Bay Park Paws in the Park, benefiting the Animal Welfare League...
AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals
We’re excited to announce that we were recently awarded a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to support senior-aged dogs, like Bunny!...
AWLA Earns Autism Certification
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Becomes the First of Its Kind to Earn Autism Certification to Better Accommodate Visitors’...
Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider
Adopting a pet can enrich our lives in many ways. They provide companionship, increase opportunities for exercise and socialization, and...
Wild Baby Animals: Dos and Don’ts
Though it’s hard to tell with the winter chill still in the air, spring has sprung and the first flowers...
“Snuggle Time” in Homes Can Ready Senior Pets for Adoption
His name was Mister Miller, and he had lived in a shelter in Barbour County, W.Va., for at least four...